VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Circle of Friends Animal Shelter!



Volunteers are essential to the success of Circle of Friends Animal Shelter! Our volunteers play a huge role in furthering our mission to ensure every animal that comes through our doors gets the wonderful life they deserve.
By partnering with Circle of Friends Animal Shelter, you’ll build strong relationships with other like-minded volunteers, the community, and of course the pets themselves!
Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and people!
CURRENTLY A VOLUNTEER?
Sign into your Volunteer Impact profile and view our volunteer openings!
LOOKING TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
Fill out an application and learn more about our volunteer program
Are you part of a group or organization that wants to volunteer?
Reach out to [email protected] or call (701)775-3732.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact our volunteer department:
[email protected]
PAWS & READ PROGRAM
The Paws & Read program is open to adults and children of all ages! Volunteers will sit with our pets and read to them – After all, pets make great listeners! This program takes place on Thursday evenings and offers 1-hour long spots to sit and read to our pets. To learn more about the program and sign up, click the button below
COURT-APPOINTED COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
Thank you for choosing Circle of Friends Animal Shelter to complete your Court-Appointed Community Service.
Fill out the Community Service Application. After your application is submitted, you will receive more information by phone or email to schedule your shifts.
Available hours for community service work vary week by week. Normal hours that community service may be offered include: Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays 8:30am-4pm and Tuesdays-Fridays 8:30am-6pm at our Medical Center (4375 N Washington St., Grand Forks, ND 58203).